From Sleeping on Floors to Shaping Blockchain's (ETHs) Future - Vitalik Buterin's remarkable Journey

Hey r/ cryptocourrency.

I thought I'd share some interesting info about VB. A lot of this info is from the dao hack audiobook which is a great listen.

Vitalik Buterin's remarkable journey from a curious teenager to Ethereum's co-founder is filled with intriguing milestones.

Here’s a glimpse into his journey:

Early Life and Education:

• Vitalik was born in Kolomna, Russia, and moved to Canada when he was six. He showed a natural aptitude for mathematics and programming, excelling in a class for gifted children. Eventually, he dropped out of the University of Waterloo after being awarded the Thiel Fellowship, a $100,000 grant to pursue his innovative ideas.

The Birth of Ethereum:

• At just 19, Vitalik co-founded Ethereum, aiming to create a decentralized platform that extended beyond cryptocurrency. Launched in 2015, Ethereum revolutionized blockchain technology with the introduction of smart contracts and decentralized applications.

Some Interesting Facts:

• Vitalik once slept on Ripple’s CTO’s floor while seeking an internship.
• He co-founded Bitcoin Magazine, significantly contributing to the crypto community.
• He speaks several languages, including Russian, English, and Chinese.
• He developed Solidity, Ethereum’s smart contract language.

Misc:

• In 2021, Vitalik became the world’s youngest crypto billionaire.
• He was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Basel.
• Today, he continues to lead Ethereum's evolution, focusing on scalability and security with Eth 2.0.

When did you start with crypto?

Hope you found this interesting.

See you at the top.